A peek inside

This evening on the subway, I sat next to a woman who decided to give herself a makeover from 42nd Street to 59th street. I'm always compelled to take a quick peek inside people's makeup bags just to see what they're carrying. It's like I can tell a lot about personalities just by seeing what they carry around. And I'm equally as fascinated watching people put makeup on. What's their regime to help them get beautiful, that sort of thing. Believe it or not, I'm not the kind of gal who's going to whip out her makeup bag and start to do her makeup during her morning commute, however I thought it would be fun to tell you what I carry around on a day to day basis. I used to have the mentality that more is better when it comes to the amount of makeup you tote around. Not true.
One of my best girlfriends one year bought me this great makeup bag from the GAP. Big and roomy, it eventually got very dangerous. I was able to fit anything and everything into this bag short of my refrigerator. I kid.
I think you should know that you don't have to carry around your Kaboodles (yes, I still have one) to keep your makeup in.
So here's a list of what I bring with me on a daily basis, and why. **note, the picture above is the actual makeup bag I carry**.

• NARS Dual Blush/Bronzer in Orgasm/Laguna. This couldn't be any more perfect than you think. Blush/Bronzer and in the most absolute perfect shades for any girl. I have the perfect "sun-kissed" look as well as looking like, well, you know. The name speaks for itself. Buy it here for only $37, I promise you, it's worth it.
• Clinique Quickliner for Eyes in Grape. Just great for a touch-up, (see previous post).
• Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner in Onyx. Perfect for Day to Night makeup, I just put a swipe on my inner eyelids, and line the tops of my eyes and smudge, and I'm totally date-worthy. Buy it here for only $6.79, I promise you, it will become a staple.
• Maybelline Ultra Brow Brush on color in Dark Brown. I think it is so important to accentuate your eyebrows, it really brightens up your whole face. Buy it here for $5.79, and don't forget to go one shade lighter than your hair color (except for blondes)
• MAC Cosmetics 266E small angle brush. This works in conjunction with the Ultra Brow color. Although Maybelline has a brush, I feel I can get more precise with this one. Buy it here for $19.
• MAC Cosmetics 129 SH Powder/Blush Brush. I love love love MAC's brushes. They just grab onto the color perfectly and don't leave much behind. Buy it here, for $34.
• ELF Cosmetics Tone Correcting Concealer in Light. Ok for real, the ONLY concealer that actually does even out my skin tone. And on top of that, I'm going to make your day so much happier.....it's $1............yes ONE DOLLAR! Unbelievable. I like to stock up on 4 or 5 because the tube is small and I go through it quickly. Buy it here for only $1.
• Avon Wrapped In Cashmere Eyeshadow Pencil in Camel. I work with a guy who's wife sells Avon, so sometimes, well every time, I feel totally obligated to buy stuff. You can really find some good stuff in that catalog sometimes. This is perfect because if I need a bit of Nude color eyeshadow at night, I'll just give my eyes one swipe and I'm ready to go. Buy it on sale for only $2.99.
• Clinique Lash Power Mascara in Black Onyx. ( See CCW's first post)
• Shiseido Eye Lash Curler. EVERY girl should have one. It really opens up your eyes and makes you look "awake". Did you know, that I own two? One for the bag and one for the nightstand? Why? Ok, I'm crazy, totally crazy, but just in case my makeup bag gets lost or stolen, I'll always have one on hand. Once you use it, you'll understand the cult obsession. Buy it here for $17.50.
• Clinique Almost Makeup in Babyskin (see "Summer Boot Camp")
  

So that's it! 11 items. I'm not kidding. Nothing crazy, no refrigerator.
I have to say, these are absolute Staples to me, things I know I cannot live without.
But I'm curious, what do you have in your makeup bag?

Stay cool, it's starting to get hot!

I remain yours,
The CCW